Guidance

The NRPF Network has developed comprehensive guidance for local authorities to refer to when assessing and supporting people who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Where powers are devolved, such as in health and social care, our guidance will focus on the legislation which applies in England, and where possible includes references to the equivalent legislation that applies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Lo​cal authorities in these regions may still refer to the guidance as immigration legislation applies nationally and will affect NRPF service provision across the UK.

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Web tool: Support for migrant families

This online tool is designed to help local authority practitioners establish what a family’s support options will be when the family has no recourse to public funds. When questions are answered about the parent's immigration status the tool will provide information about:

- Whether the family may be able to claim welfare benefits and social housing - What social services will need to consider if the family applies for support under section 17 of the Children Act 1989 - Relevant immigration issues - Sanctions that may apply, including whether the family may have the right to rent

The tool can also be used by local authorities in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, where similar considerations will apply. We have produced the tool in partnership with COMPAS (Oxford University) and Soapbox, using funding from the Legal Education Foundation (LEF). For more information see our news item​.